Job Description
Job Description
Description
Work as part of a team of attorneys, paralegals, clerks, and office services staff to transcribe and type correspondence, memoranda and time records as well as perform a variety of secretarial duties. Maintains positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff and observes confidentiality of client matters.
Working with us, you will :
- Assist with secretarial overflow.
- Create, edit, compile, print and save documents to document management system.
- Prepare attorney time records; process bills; proof billing sheets; and review and edit bills.
- Establish and maintain client and firm files; manage daily mail; request conflict of interest checks and maintain attorney calendars and deadline reminder systems.
- Work closely with administrative support staff (word processing, office services, receptionists, etc.).
- Maintain and observe confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
An ideal candidate has :
Prior experience as a legal secretary, administrative assistant, or work in a legal department or law firm.Ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from rough drafts or dictation.Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.Excellent interpersonal skills – one who can communicate effectively in a courteous and diplomatic fashion.Experience in a document management system and time entry system a plus.Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.